Photos: Southeast LRT taking shape

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Exterior rendering of proposed Wagner station, the only ‘station’ being built on the SE leg of the line. The station is also planned to feature a 1,400 parking stall Park n’ Ride and be a new major transit interchange for ETS.

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A rendering of the elevated track that passes through Wagner Park. The elevated trackway will cross above parts of Edmonton's rail heritage--the existing CN and CP rails.Supplied
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This rendering shows the beginning of the elevated guideway at Argyll Road. This area will see extensive roadway redevelopment in order to ensure clear, safe sightlines for pedestrians and motorists.Supplied
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Edmonton's postcard cityview, starring the new river bridge. The bridge was chosen by the public, via an extensive public consultation process, from an original six shortlisted candidates.Supplied
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A view of the upcoming river bridge, taken from path-level at Louise McKinney Park. Developments in this area during the Valley Line project will ultimately lead to greater integration in Edmonton's River Valley Parks and Trails system.Supplied
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A river-level view of the upcoming extradosed bridge, which will replace the current pedestrian bridge connecting Cloverdale with Louise McKinney Park. The underslung pedestrian facility will be built at approximately the same height as the current bridge, in order to maintain the unique experience of the low-level bridge crossing and the proximity to the natural splendour of the River Valley.Supplied
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Another view of the new bridge, with the Chinese Pavilion foregrounded and the Muttart conservatory nestled off to the right.Supplied
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A rendering of the LRT crossing at Whitemud and 75th. The design for the new Valley Line LRT route calls for widening 75th street to 6 lanes, from Whitemud to Argyll, in order to improve this vital traffic corridor.Supplied
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A view of a pedestrian crossing at the Whiemud-75th Street overpass. Wherever possible on this line, pedestrian and cyclist facilities are being developed or enhanced in order to promote active transportation options for Edmontonians.Supplied
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Bridge-level view rendering of the Connors Road Pedstrian Bridge. The Muttart Conservatory is just visible in the background.Supplied
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Interior rendering of new Wagner station. Note the convenient access that low floor LRT provides and the clear, open sightlines of the station interior.
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A rendering of the future LRT vertical interchange at Churchill Station. LRT riders will be able to disembark from the Valley Line and seamlessly transfer to either the Metro or Capital lines. Fares will remain the same across all lines.
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A ground-level rendering showing the new pedestrian bridge which will be built to maintain River Valley access for those needing to cross Connors Road.
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A street-level view of the new vertical interchange to be built at Churchill Square. The new centre will complement the architectural design and themes of the current square.
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This rendering shows the Connors Road Pedestrian Bridge from a reverse angle. The LRT train below it has recently left the Muttart stop.
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A rendering of the future LRT heading up the side of Connors Hill. The shared use path on the left will maintain convenient access to the River Valley and its views for cyclists and pedestrians.
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An artist’s rendering of the corridor along the side of Connors Road, facing downhill. The guidewalls will separate motorists from the low-floor LRT.
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